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As useful as connected devices like video doorbells and smart lights are, it’s wise to exercise caution when using connected tech in your home, especially after years of reading about security camera hacks, fridge botnet attacks, and smart stoves turning themselves on. But until now, there hasn’t been an easy way to assess a product’s … Read more
Apple released iOS 17.4 on March 5, and the update brought new features and bug fixes to your iPhone, like new emoji for everyone and the ability for people in the EU to download other app stores. But it also gives you more control over the security of your iPhone with more Stolen Device Protection … Read more
When it comes to streaming devices, Roku makes some of the best on the market. Roku products earn nearly half the spots on our list of the best streaming devices for 2024 including the top spot overall, which belongs to the Roku Express 4K Plus. Right now you can pick it up for just $29 at … Read more
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThis is the StarTech.com MacBook Pro Privacy Screen, Gold Filter with Enhanced Privacy, and is available from Amazon for $59.Easy to apply, and a perfect way to add extra privacy to your laptop.Not suitable for photo/video editors who need to be able to see accurate color and brightness. I spend quite a … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg may be laughing off the competition in the AR/VR headset market, but Apple’s Vision Pro is gaining traction — with developers, at least. On Tuesday, Apple senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak, announced on X that the company’s “spatial computing” headset now has over 1,000 apps designed specifically to take advantage … Read more
With Presidents’ Day sales in full force this week, Amazon is slashing prices on its lineup of smart tech. Amazon Echo, Fire, and Blink devices along with Ring doorbells are all up to 60% off for a limited time. From Kindles and tablets to home security cameras, now’s the time to save on smart home gear … Read more
It’s been hard to avoid news about the Apple Vision Pro, the company’s entry into the virtual reality market, in recent days. It was officially released on Friday to much fanfare, but how will it fare in the enterprise? It’s way too early to say, but the company is doing everything possible to make it … Read more
UP TO 40% OFF: As of Feb. 5, you can score up to 40% off select Echo devices, including the Echo Show 8. Looking for a new smart speaker? Amazon’s offering up to 40% off Echo devices, making it the perfect time to upgrade your home audio system. Here are our top picks from the … Read more
Hey, folks, and welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter covering notable happenings in tech over the past few days. On the agenda for this edition is Disney’s innovative VR treadmill, OpenAI fixing its “lazy” AI and MIT’s high-capacity, fast-charging organic battery tech. We also cover Apple’s new stolen device protection feature, AI … Read more
Apple today launched a new tool for iPhones to help reduce what a thief with your phone and passcode can access. The feature, called Stolen Device Protection, adds extra layers of protection to your iPhone when someone tries to access or change sensitive settings on your device. If someone tries to access passwords stored in … Read more